Celtics star Tatum sits out against Trail Blazers with right knee contusion

Jayson Tatum - The Canadian Press

Published Apr 07, 2024 at 06:28 PM ET

Updated Apr 07, 2024 at 06:27 PM ET

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum sat out Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a right knee contusion.

Tatum leads Boston in scoring at 27.0 points per game and rebounding at 8.2. He has missed six games this season.

Boston has already wrapped up the NBA’s best record and home-court advantage for the playoffs.

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